Designs By Nishy

20/10/2023

👋 Hi there!
It's a feel good Friday!
Today is a big day in my professional journey and the start of great things to come.

Last month, I was contacted by the lovely folks at to notify me that I was the Recipient of the Women of the Vine & Spirits Foundation WSET Scholarship for Level 4 Wines! 🤯🤯🤯

What an honor and amazing opportunity!
I anticipate the hard work and dedication it will take to achieve this certification but I'm ready 💪

The combination of curiosity, ambition, education and training will take you anywhere you dream of, I can attest to it.

New beginnings can be difficult but they can also be exciting.
Have an open mind, determine your goal(s) and always keep your eyes on the prize.

Over the past few years, I've met so many interesting, kind and inspiring people in the beverage/wine education industries.
I hope one day, I'll be that person for someone too.

Can I raise a glass to myself? Why not, it's my post 😂

On a serious note, thank you to anyone who has encouraged me, helped me along the way, provided financial or emotional support...you know yourselves.

A votre santé 🥂

📷

17/09/2023

I swear this is the football (NFL) menu today!

Duck breast salad made from roasted duck breast, mixed greens, purple cabbage, red onions, walnuts, sautéed mushrooms & garlic with a port/red wine vinegar dressing.

I've never had the Reserve Pinot Noir, so what better opportunity to try!

It has been awarded 91 Points by

The wine has a beautiful light garnet color.
While pouring the wine into the glass, you begin to smell the sweet baking spices, jammy red fruits and some floral notes.

The wine is slightly off-dry, has super soft tannins, juicy red fruit, dried berries and the mushrooms in the salad emphasizes those notes.

Not only does it pair well with mushrooms, but the delicate flavors compliment the duck so nicely.

It's great to drink now but will improve in the bottle for the next 8 years.

Highly recommended!

Proudly distributed by in

31/08/2023

📢 Giveaway!!!
You could win a bottle of 11 Minutes Rosé 750ml!

All you have to do is:
1. Like this post
2. Follow and
3. Share this post in your stories and tag us so we can find it!

1 Winner will be chosen at random and announced this Saturday September 2nd at 5pm.
*Only open to Barbados*

Pasqua 11 Minutes Rosé is sold at and the Pasqua range of wines is distributed by in

Fun fact:
The name 11 MINUTES refers to the duration of the skin contact with the juice. In this optimal length of time, the most noble qualities of the grapes are extracted and the delicate pale salmon colour is obtained, that characterizes this wine.

30/08/2023

Learning can be fun...especially when it involves 🍾

I had the teams from and for a training on V***e Clicquot recently.
Needless to say, I've converted a few more people!

It was great interacting with the group, to teach them about the Champagne-making process, to dive into the intricacies of the brand, safety techniques to open the bottles and ways to upsell.

What's your favorite V***e Clicquot champagne?

Looking forward to the next training!

V***e Clicquot is distributed by in

29/08/2023

BOLD by
The Champagne house that aligns with my belief system.
This initiative supports female entrepreneurs and highlights their achievements as a way to inspire other women.

Madame Clicquot herself dared to be bold!
She was one of the first female international business owners. She was a trailblazer and innovator:
●Creating the first blended Rosé champagne
●Inventing the "Riddling Table"

V***e Clicquot Yellow Label Brut is the flagship of the Maison and focuses on the elegance and roundness of the Pinot Noir grape in their blend.

As for my 📸 it looks like V***e Clicquot literally threw up on me...I'm a walking billboard!
Thank you for the photo!


V***e Clicquot is distributed by in

28/08/2023

“Trust that you can always learn a skill. Open yourself up to the possibility that you can fall in love with something that once perplexed you - even if that something is you.” ~ Regina Carey

Sometimes it only takes one small step to bring you closer to your dream.
When I decided to formally learn about wines with I didn't know that I would one day be a part of something that was so much bigger than what I could have imagined.

It truly takes passion and determination to keep moving forward but the opportunity to taste some very delicious wines, makes it so much easier. 😋

If you're in visit to see the great selection available.

Thank you for the photo and cheers to .tonidoro Prosecco Superiore DOCG

17/05/2023

It's not every day you get a letter from THE Prime Minister's office!

For International Women's Day, I created a special gift box (branded by me, of course) with Wines to share with the Most Honorable PM of .

I'm truly grateful for the opportunity to share this brand, their message and of course great wines with Barbados and also, to be the face of the brand here.

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Wines are available at so go try them now!

21/04/2023

I've always considered myself a "Realist":
●Accepting situations for what they are and dealing with it accordingly.
●Being true to who I am
●Representing what is accurate

It's never an easy feat, to come to terms with the realities of life...but here we are!

Dare I say, it's the or is it the
Who's to tell?

Cheers to a lovely weekend with great wines!
Bubbly Cans are available at in
Proudly distributed by

***thank you for the gift 🎁

26/02/2023

Interested in learning about wines?
Read more about the delicious wines available in the Finger Lakes in New York.

I love discovering wines and wine regions and sharing my takeaways with anyone who will take the time to indulge me. I hope you have the time for another wine adventure. This time, to the Finger...

16/02/2023

It's International Shiraz Day!
Today, we'll celebrate with one of the best coming out of an amazing region in - Valley.

Shiraz also known as Syrah (in regions such as the Rhone Valley in France) is a red grape that's known for its spicy flavors.

It's a bold red wine, that's dry, has a ton of dark fruit and peppery notes with high acid & well-integrated fine tannins, which makes it age-worthy.

Barossa Shiraz is a great wine and very highly rated by .suckling

It's available at and distributed by in

09/02/2023

Roses or Rosés?
Why not both for Valentine's Day?
After all, the color pink symbolizes the clarity and authenticity of L💗VE

Rosé wines are easy to drink, refreshing and lends to a relaxed-environment.

These 10 selections pair nicely with a range of delicious dishes. They are also perfect for gifting or to simply enjoy with great company.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with one of these beautiful Rosé wines.

Available at
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25/12/2022

Merry Christmas!
Wishing our clients, friends and family all the best for the season.

10/12/2022

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Order your Christmas gifts today! 🎅 🧑‍🎄 🤶

🎄 Christmas Pineapple BBD$175:
Domini Veneti Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG 375ml is the perfect pairing for the 39 Ferrero Rocher chocolates, the bottle is covered with.
This dessert wine is a sweet rich blend of red grapes with notes of dark cherries and spices.

OR

Stella Rossa Black 750ml is a great match for Ferrero Rocher chocolates. It's semi-sweet wine with black and red berry notes. This package comes with more than 50 chocolates!
(Comes with tasting notes & pairing suggestions)

🎄 Prosecco Rosé Pack BBD$65:
Features the romantic Romeo & Juliet Prosecco Rosé DOC 750ml with delicate red berry and floral notes.
To help preserve the freshness, it includes a blush Sparkling wine stopper and 5 Ferrero Rocher chocolates.
(Comes with tasting notes & pairing suggestions)

*🎄 Christmas Wine Boot:
Black Girl Magic Riesling 750ml is an off-dry wine with floral and stone fruit notes. Enjoy your wine while you snuggle up in your festive socks. BBD$75

*Swap the Black Girl Magic Riesling for Domini Veneti Appassimento Rosso DOC 750ml.
(Comes with tasting notes & pairing suggestions)

🎄 Prosecco Pack BBD$65:
Toni Doro Dono Prosecco Superiore DOCG (Extra-Dry/Brut) 750ml is an elegant Sparkling wine with notes of pear, citrus and white flowers. This package comes with 2 Christmas-themed drink coasters. .tonidoro
(Comes with tasting notes & pairing suggestions)

Looking for some extra special, we can make it happen! Send us a DM to get started.

30/11/2022

Definitely a new favorite!
Ripe, fresh citrus and pear notes, off-dry, luscious and refreshing...do you need more convincing?
Here you go...

provides scholarships to women in the beverage industry to further their training and education.

Approachable wines made by Women for Women...but we will share with the guys too.

Proudly distributed by and available at

I Can, You Can,

27/10/2022

There are so many things to celebrate this week!

Champagne Day is tomorrow, October 28th!
Let's say "Cheers" with a 🍾 of Rose Imperial Brut.

As we close out Italian 🇮🇹 Heritage Month, this lovely Garganega from is the perfect wine to relax with, after a long week.

Finally, if you're in , be sure to try Crane Lake Merlot at the events this weekend.

All wines are available at and are proudly distributed by

19/10/2022

My Wine Picks for this week:
A really special Italian Cabernet Sauvignon and sparkling Prosecco rosé from , and a medium sweet Riesling from Crane Lake.

Available at
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Which one will you try? Leave a comment below

24/09/2022

Have you ever had that week at work, where you think you can’t go any further?

(Warning: It’s a long read)

After long days at work without lunch breaks, lack of sleep, no time for relaxation, you name it – I am just happy to close this week on a great note.

Let’s go back to September 2018 when I visited Italy (yes, most of my wine stories begin here).
My husband and I met the most down to earth Vintners. They welcomed us in, to learn about their history and culture; we walked the vineyards, toured the winery and of course experienced the wines.

I spent the last 4 years trying to find a way to bring those amazing wines to my fellow wine lovers in the Caribbean.

When I joined Bryden Stokes in March 2022, I didn’t envision at the start, that my role would result in me building out a wine portfolio. It had been a dream of mine to be a Wine Buyer.
After learning this would be a new task on my list, I quickly rekindled some of my connections to see how we could get these wines into glasses ASAP.

It took 6 months to happen but I can finally say, my Italian wines are here!
I spent this week reviewing costings, doing market research, pricing, getting these prices into our system, contacting key clients and scheduling tasting sessions.

The wines speak for themselves; I am simply the means by which these hardworking, dedicated producers get to share their craft and it is an honor!

Thanks to the teams at .tonidoro for trusting me & my company to represent your organizations.

If you are in Barbados, it’s time to drink great wine…at an affordable price.
Cheers 🥂

17/08/2022

Dreamy wedding decor at the .trident.castle

15/08/2022

After 4 date changes, we finally got the opportunity to execute this wedding for two of my favorites
It was lovely to witness the love they have for each other and we continue to wish them the very best on their exciting journey!
Thanks to the team for making this possible!

Go visit and shop

14/08/2022

Champagne is the wine of kings and king of wines.

I'm embarking on a new journey with for the Master Champagne Scholar.
The decision was a no-brainer since I represent the portfolio of champagnes in Barbados.

Looking forward to tasting my way through the course and sharing the journey with you!

À votre santé🥂

11/08/2022

Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your special day!
After all the delays and challenges, the day turned out beautifully and we are happy to have been involved.
Great job Team!

10/08/2022

Thank you for recognizing Designs By Nishy for the work we do.
We appreciate the amazing clients we have the opportunity to work with, that has enabled us to be here after 11 years.
Great job Team!

A friendly reminder that we are booked out for the remainder of 2022.

05/04/2022

Who doesn't love a scenic view!
Thanks for hosting our amazing couple

Great job on the ex*****on team:

Wedding Planning, Design and Production:

Florals:

Photography:

Makeup & Hairstyling:

26/03/2022

We always love a happy ending and a great beginning!
It was such a pleasure working with our Bride and seeing all our plans materialize into this wonderful day.

Her Tropical Jamaican Beach Wedding was held at .

Thank you for trusting Designs By Nishy with Planning your Dream Wedding!

13/03/2022

Happy Day!

A quite distinctive wine and interesting grape varietal, Riesling is one of the best wines to pair with generously spiced foods.

Why?
Not only is the wine highly aromatic and full of amazing flavors but the level of ripeness of the grapes makes it possible to achieve a range of levels of alcohol, sweetness and complexity.

It pairs perfectly with Asian cuisine, spicy curries, seafood dishes as well as light fruit-based desserts.

Notable regions for Riesling are , (France), , and .

Possible flavors and aromas to expect:
Stone fruits (peach, nectarine), citrus (lime, lemon), pineapple, honey, blossoms, rubber, ginger and with age: petrol.

These aromas are backed by high acidity which makes it refreshing and withstands bottle ageing very well.

Sometimes misunderstood, Riesling can be thought of as a sweet wine.

But are available in a range of sweetness levels.

Rieslings from other regions tend to be drier on the palate.

There is something for everyone and one suitable to pair with any dish.

08/03/2022

It's International Women's Day!
Let's continue to and help other women around us to do the same.

Let's set the example for all those little girls looking to us for guidance.
We are all responsible for making that change.

As a female Entrepreneur and a female in the Wines and Spirits industry, it's never an easy path getting to a place where you're taken as seriously as males.

We are often criticized because "women are too emotional".
But isn't that what makes us great?
We are passionate; we care and we believe that anything is possible.

Let's never stop believing in ourselves and let's keep motivating other women along the way.

01/03/2022

Sometimes we doubt ourselves for different reasons and wonder if the path we have chosen is the right one.
After an unpleasant encounter, it's only natural to feel discouraged or overwhelmed.

But on days like today, we are super grateful for the acknowledgement of the hard work we do and that at the core of our business, our clients are always what's most important.

Thank you for awarding us:
Best Local & Destination Wedding Planner (Caribbean)

Cheers to the amazing journey ahead!

25/02/2022

The reality is that no one wants to contact a service provider and not hear from them or be required to keep following up for a response.

Potential customers want to be assured that their business is important to you and they want to be treated with respect.

As Wedding Planners, we collaborate with many wedding vendors in the industry and it is quite unfortunate how often we hear the excuses: "We had an event and didn't remember to respond", "I didn't see your email, I will check", "Your email slipped me"...and the list goes on.

These responses produce zero confidence.

Providing the requested information in a timely manner shows respect for your client's time and that you are cognizant of their needs.

Contact Designs By Nishy to book your Wedding!

14/02/2022

We're so excited for all the couples that are getting engaged today!
If your significant other proposes, remember to say Yes...then give us a call/send a message/shoot us a quick email!
Happy Love Day 🥰

30/01/2022

I'm elated to finally receive my Level 3 certificate and pin! Now my Level 2 certificate and pin have some company 😁

Studying for this exam was not what I imagined it would be when I started the course...quite a bit of material to cover in comparison to Level 2.

Florida Wine Academy®️] is keen on ensuring their students excel and with additional revision with , I felt confident about everything I learned.  

I prayed for a Pass every day since my very difficult exam on July 31st 2021 until I received my results on November 10th.

Needless to say, I was surprised to learn from at Florida Wine Academy®️] that I did well.

Enrolling in this course has given me the knowledge to confidently discuss wine, guide consumer's decisions and be curious to try new things.

Being Certified in Wines has opened new doors and I am truly grateful for the opportunities.

2022 has started off with a bang and I'm looking forward to savouring each day/wine as it comes!